EXETER, NH SEASONAL 10KM WALK

NE08-Y1658

March 31 - November 24, 2008

START/FINISH:

Drug Store 69 Portsmouth Avenue Exeter , NH 03833 Phone :  (603) 778-0553

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:   Exeter, settled in 1638, is a town rich in history and architecture. Your walk will take you through this former state capitol, along the Squamscott River, through the beautiful Phillips Exeter Academy campus and include a visit to the Powder House used to store gunpowder “removed” from Fort William & Mary prior to the start of the American Revolution. Some areas may not be suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Pets allowed but must be leashed. Cleanup laws apply. AVA trail rating 1.5.

DIRECTIONS:

From NORTH or SOUTH: From I-93 take Exit 7 onto Rt. 101 EAST or from I-95 take Exit 2 onto Rt. 101 WEST. From EAST or WEST take Rt. 101 and take Route 108 South exit. At end of ramp turn left (right if from Rt. 101 West) at lights heading towards downtown Exeter. At 3rd traffic light (2nd traffic light if coming from Rt. 101 EAST) Rite-Aid will be on your left. Dunkin' Dunuts  next to it. Located At Globe Shopping Center Next Door From Dunkin Donuts

REGISTRATION & FEES:   At the start location, the walk box should be at the 3rd register if not request the event box at the Customer Service Desk. It will contain instructions and all the necessary information for your event. Please exercise patience at the registration as the first responsibility of our location host is to their own customers. Everyone must register and carry a walk card.

AWARD and FEE:  This is a credit only event. Credit only is $3.00. You may walk free, donations are appreciated. Preferred method of payment is by check made out to "Seacoast Striders." There will be no refunds.

SANCTION IVV CREDIT: The AVA and the International Federation of Popular have sanctioned This event Sports (IVV). This event will be conducted under the rules of those governing organizations and by registering the participants will be eligible to earn IVV credit for distance and event.

DISCLAIMER: Although every effort has been made to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event, the sponsors of this event cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents or injury at any time. By virtue of registration, the participant agrees to these conditions and accepts the guidelines for AVA volkssport events.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Write to:

Seacoast Striders P.O. Box 3151 Portsmouth, NH  03802-3151

LOCAL WEATHER

or call:  Claudia Cauchon, (603) 659-8598

E-Mail:  ccbus4637@verizon.net

Exeter, NH is an American Revolution Walk.	The 2006 Exeter, NH walk qualifies for the Walking Europe in the United States program. Exeter is for England.	The Exeter Walk qualifies for the Railroad Heritage walk program for the Exeter Train Station. Spirit of Walking Cemetery Stroll Program	NH County Program: In 2004 the Seacoast Striders began a county walking program to encourage walking in all parts of New Hampshire. For more information on the NH County program contact Alan Moulton at bonnieal@attbi.com. The Exeter, NH walk is a Rockingham County walk
The Exeter Walk qualifies for the RiverWalk America program for the Squamscott River.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The Seacoast Striders wish to thank Rite-Aid and the Town of Exeter for their support in making this event possible.